What does weed do to you?

It puts you in a relaxed state and increases your levity. It also increases your tolerance toward ambiguity and thus facilitating your creativity. Your thought process becomes slower and calmer. This has advantages and disadvantages. An advantage is that you contemplate concepts longer than simply discarding them quickly like you do when you're sober. A disadvantage is that you are not as aware of your surroundings. It is not dangerous and it is not habit forming, regardless of what right wing religiously-motivated propaganda tells you. You don't have to try it, but if you do, you don't have to continue either. It's called free will, enjoy it.

First and foremost I smoke and I am a fully functional intelligent human being. The fact marijuana is illegal yet tobacco and alcohol are not completely blows me away. Don't let the propaganda fool you. Those "above the influence" commercials are bough and payed for by big tobacco, alcohol, and pharmaceutical conglomerates in order to emphasize the difference between legal drugs and illegal drugs.

So I say lets allow people to decide for themselves the habits they partake in, and inform youth of the consequences through education.... unless you want government deciding what's best for you. Hell...congress would make cigarettes and alcohol illegal if they weren't sponsoring their re-election campaigns.

Anyways, here is how marijuana effects you in extreme detail.

To the body:
Every time a user smokes a marijuana cigarette or ingests marijuana in some other form, THC and other chemicals enter the user's body. The chemicals make their way through the bloodstream to the brain and then to the rest of the body. The most powerful chemical in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), which is primarily responsible for the "high" associated with the drug.

The most common way of using marijuana is smoking. Smoking is also the most expedient way to get the THC and other chemicals into the bloodstream. When the smoke from marijuana is inhaled, the THC goes directly to the lungs. Your lungs are lined with millions of alveoli, the tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs. These alveoli have an enormous surface area -- 90 times greater than that of your skin -- so they make it easy for THC and other compounds to enter the body. The smoke is absorbed by the lungs just seconds after inhaling.

You can also eat marijuana. In this case, the marijuana enters the stomach and the blood absorbs it there. The blood then carries it to the liver and the rest of the body. The stomach absorbs THC more slowly than the lungs. When marijuana is eaten, the levels of THC in the body are lower, but the effects last longer.

To the mind:
THC is a very potent chemical compared to other psychoactive drugs. An intravenous (IV) dose of only 1 milligram can produce serious mental and psychological effects. Once in your bloodstream, THC typically reaches the brain within seconds after it is inhaled and begins to go to work.

Marijuana users often describe the experience of smoking marijuana as initially relaxing and mellow, creating a feeling of haziness and light-headedness. The user's eyes may dilate, causing colors to appear more intense, and other senses may be enhanced. Later, feelings of a paranoia and panic may be felt by the user. The interaction of the THC with the brain is what causes these feelings. To understand how marijuana affects the brain, you need to know about the parts of the brain that are affected by THC. Here are the basics:

* Neurons are the cells that process information in the brain. Chemicals called neurotransmitters allow neurons to communicate with each other.
* Neurotransmitters fill the gap, or synapse, between two neurons and bind to protein receptors, which enable various functions and allow the brain and body to be turned on and off.
* Some neurons have thousands of receptors that are specific to particular neurotransmitters.
* Foreign chemicals, like THC, can mimic or block actions of neurotransmitters and interfere with normal functions.

In your brain, there are groups of cannabinoid receptors concentrated in several different places. These cannabinoid receptors have an effect on several mental and physical activities, including:

* Short-term memory
* Coordination
* Learning
* Problem solving

Cannabinoid receptors are activated by a neurotransmitter called anandamide. Anandamide belongs to a group of chemicals called cannabinoids. THC is also a cannabinoid chemical. THC mimics the actions of anandamide, meaning that THC binds with cannabinoid receptors and activates neurons, which causes adverse effects on the mind and body.

High concentrations of cannabinoid receptors exist in the hippocampus, cerebellum and basal ganglia. The hippocampus is located within the temporal lobe and is important for short-term memory. When the THC binds with the cannabinoid receptors inside the hippocampus, it interferes with the recollection of recent events. THC also affects coordination, which is controlled by the cerebellum. The basal ganglia controls unconscious muscle movements, which is another reason why motor coordination is impaired when under the influence of marijuana.

The Munchies:
One peculiar phenomenon associated with marijuana use is the increased hunger that users feel, often called the "munchies." Research shows that marijuana increases food enjoyment and the number of times a person eats each day.

Until recently, the munchies were a relative mystery. However, a recent study by Italian scientists may explain what happens to increase appetite in marijuana users. Molecules called endocannabinoids bind with receptors in the brain and activate hunger.

This research indicates that endocannabinoids in the hypothalamus of the brain activate cannabinoid receptors that are responsible for maintaining food intake

Final note* Makes Cheetos irresistable.

It gets you high like Cheech and Chong.

Side Effects: Hungry, Happy, Sleepy =)

It makes me view life in a totally different way. I see everything in a alternate state when im high. I don't know if it's necessarily a good thing or not, but it certainly relieves stress. Just don't try to do anything too majorly important when you're slappped out of your mind.

http://amontop.com/am-so-stoned i think this will answer your question lol

weed is the shit it makes me really relaxed and everything is just mad nice

It looks and feels good while it tears up your insides and makes them invaluable over time b/c they are so messed up. You don't even realize it and when you do, you don't care b/c you believe it will fix everything.

Empty promises. Looks good and feels great at first, but then stabs you in the back when you fall dependent on it (and it'll sneak up on you so you don't think you're dependent when you actually are).

As 'The Waterboy's' momma put it, "It's the Devil" in disguise.

it gets me light headed XD

Not much that ive noticed, but ive only tried it twice, so i may not really realize what it does to me. I think it may make me a bit lethargic.

It makes you lazy if you smoke in the morning, then work sucks.... So be smart and smoke at night if you have to get things done, let it be your little reward....

I recommend smoking a little before dinner, then a little more, then dessert, then SLEEEEEEEEEEEP!

it kills, steals and destroys...

My Boyfriend Just started doing weed. I don't know what it will do to him. so far he has been a jerk! he is a totally different person. Not the person I love.

He is always pissed at someone. and he never was before. He says he doesn't see why I'm worrying or why I say he has changed.

Is it possible for someone to change the way they act because of weed? I think it it.. but I don't know. i've never done it

It's been a quadrillion years since I whuffed on the peace pipe.

It made me dumber than a box of rocks. I recall having twisted one up and burning it, only to find out that I was hungry, and honestly didn't remember how to fry eggs. It took a long, long time.

They call it dope for a reason, I guess.

It helps me to sleep better, manage my pain from fibromyalgia and migraine headaches, relieves nausea from my pain and stress, calms my anxiety and irritability. It's completely used for medicinal purposes in my life. I wish it was legal in my state for those purposes. And it's never been a "gate-way" drug for me.

It only makes me sneeze, and then it makes it hard to find the door.

I love it and it made my pocketbook empty so I laid off.

pretty much just relax you, everything is nice, and u hungry and thirsty

I have brain damage, so weed and I do not get along. It screws with me very hard. I don't like it at all.

1st time i started laughing for a long time and i was with my friends in hollywood stayed high for so many hours from smokin so much.(but it makes you feel like nothings around you and you forget the day as each second goes by.

As i kept smokin more and more i started to have illusions and shilt like i would look at something for a long time in my room and everything turned smaller.

I advise you if your goin to smoke do it once in a while cause if you do it everyday after a while your life will be nightmare..

Well what does weed do to me,
it makes me feel great i forget about anything i was worried about and i can relax fully and then i get real hungry and eat lots of food maybe thats why i am overweight lol

It makes you feel like a lazy piece of poo....I would recommend not using it, unless you terminally ill and its prescribed by a doctor.

Whats there to say about da ganja?

Effects start around 5-10 minutes after smoking it. Consuming it will take longer. And I'm not too much of an expert in that category.

The first part of the high is the strongest throughout your experience. It includes a feeling of europhoia, happiness, and bliss. Or, you may just be paranoid. Consider your personality, location, and the company around you. It will change the expierence.

If you are among good friends, you CAN have a good trip. If you are alone, you CAN have a good trip, drifting deep into your own thoughts.

Keep in mind you will need to probably grab some munchies. Anything will do really. Maybe visine.

Use caution when going into public places or handling money, keeping track of things, crossing streets, ect.

it gets you hight

It inhibits your ability to spell correctly for one thing!

it is dangerous, it increases your euphoria and shit through THC but can fuck up ur lungs and will persuade you to try new, mroe potent drugs. Trust me, you think you will just try marijuana, but u will experiment. I can promise you this

To me, personally? Nothing. I'm weed-free.

It makes me tolerable.

It makes me into a goofy dizzy blond

It calms me down, and makes me feel more open to other ideas, and concepts.
it doesn't make me a "jerk" or "dumber than a sack of rocks", and i actualy don't know anyone who becomes either of those two thing when they do it either.
But it is a personal believe that if you are curious, than you should try it, and if you don't like it, than don't do it again.
it's not an addictive drug, so there really isn't any worries.

it makes u just chill. u just feel like kikin it and listen to music or sleep. but it also depends on wat u smoke. but trust it feels good!!

It clears things up for me and takes away distractions. I can focus a lot better and often become more social.

-Enhancement of food's taste and smells and an enhanced enjoyment of comedy and music.

In your brain-
You have cannabinoid receptors located throughout your brain, that react with cannabinoids in your weed such as THC, CBD, and many others. So it is suggested that the use of cannabis[weed] affects the brain in the same manner as a naturally occurring brain chemical.


This article goes into the info more-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_issues_and_the_effects_of_cannabis

man weed will mess ur system all up I did it today around 10 am and while I was smoking I bulleted 2 beers. it makes you feel light headed and terified and ur heart will beat out of ur chess. its nothing I would recomend for anyone

i personaly smoke weed all the time and i am a very stable person, so i really dont know why weed is ilegally i mean you can drive when you are high on weed and function just fine it just makes you very happy, giggally, relaxed, and etc

im 16 and ive been smokin for almost 3 yrs now. i used to do it once in awhile now it has become a daily thing to me. a dime bag still gets me high thou. after i smoke my throat starts to hurt so you kno your gettin high. my eye become so low and i just stare at things or sit still for awhile. within 10min i want to eat eveyrthhing i possily can even thou i cant taste any of it. and ill drink like 3 water bottles in less then 10min. it gets me laughin so much for like the first 30min then after that i become real calm and in a daze. it last about 2 hrs for me. sometimes i enjoy sometimes i hate it. i reccommend it done at night and i will never do it before school again !

calms me down and mellows me out, if its the type of weed to give me a cerebral high it makes my thoughts free flowing and causes me to ramble about random intellectual nonsense

basically, the fitst half an hour, everythings funny. if even if you were in the worst mood before you had a joint, you'll become happy, and laugh at everything.
after that, you'll just become really relaxed, and possibly get the 'munchies' (where you want to eat as much as possible haha). and you'll probably have the best nights sleep you've ever had.

i've been smoking weed for 3 years, and i've never had a problem with it, but i 'spose everyones reaction to it is going to be different!

It relieves my headaches. I get stressed out a lot and worry. When I smoke it relaxes me, calms me down, and makes me sleep better. It makes me hungry sometimes but I munch on healthy snacks. It is weird how it effects people differently. When my friend does it he gets completely zoned out, but when my boyfriend does it he gets hyper and talkative lol I like it better than drinking.

one word... SPACE-OUT! O_o

makes you fun

it is dangerous, it increases your euphoria and shit through THC but can fuck up ur lungs and will persuade you to try new, mroe potent drugs. Trust me, you think you will just try marijuana, but u will experiment. I can promise you this

http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm

according to my friend LJ, it makes u feel like ur in a dream. it makes you feel really good, you can't focus on anything, it makes you tired, and makes everything amazing. it's pretty good. you should DEFINITLY smoke weed. try doing it everyday. your sense of humor will get better, you laugh at more stuff you didn't think was funny before. it also lowers ur blood pressure and makes u really mellow. u don't really get angry ever when u smoke.

well it gives u a fantastic high for about 3 hours and makes a euphorical feel, stops ur worries of everyday life and makes u happy and think deeply about well....kind of random stuff like what is the point in stones on earth! lol so yeah id recomend it to anyone as long as they use their dimebags responsibly and safely and iv been doing it for a few years now..no change atall that me or anyone has noticed except my reaction times are slightly slower so yea enjoy! and dw bout any effects it will have on u its good stuff...peace n love x

well im young im in my teens i do it all the time & what it douse to you is your realy high & you dont care about anything like the whole world revolves around you , you get paroniod when its your first time your scared someone will find out . when you smoke more than one all of you is sleepy , you just want to lay down , when you do it forever you get lazy & start asking other peaple to get you drinks & food . , you start to look older than your own age , you lough at the stupidest things ever . it makes you mellow & relax & it makes you stupid . makes you go into space & fall asleep sometimes you can even get a weed hangover when you smoke to much . makes you so veryy hungry but thats all i gotaa say bout weed .

You guys are all DUMB.
Every single answer above, is shit.
You guys, go google what weed actually IS.
Dumb shits.

The Ganja helps me relax after a hard day on the cionstruction site..or when your moms yelling about the dishes on the phone while your on vacation..when you play video games n smoke it makes the experience a more smokable environment Euphoriality isnt a word but it sure looks pretty...

its gives me a crazy hieghtned state of realization!sometimes nice and sometimes alot to intake.